Global Total Under-Five Pop in 2006

631.2M

Country with Highest Under-Five Pop in 2006

India

130.0M

Average Under-Five Pop in 2006

3.4M

The plot illustrates the historical and projected trends in the population under five across Zambia, Namibia, Lao, Cambodia, and Vanuatu from 1950 to 2100. Zambia shows the highest and continuously rising trend, indicating sustained population growth, while Cambodia and Lao display stable or declining projections. Namibia and Vanuatu have small and relatively stable under-five populations. The differences reflect varying fertility rates, healthcare systems, and socio-economic conditions, emphasizing the need for tailored policies to address the implications for public health, education, and economic planning in each country.
This bar chart highlights the top 10 countries by under-five population in 2006, with India leading significantly at 130 million, followed by China at 81.9 million. Other populous countries such as Nigeria, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the USA have under-five populations ranging from 20 to 25 million, reflecting their large overall populations and varying fertility rates. Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, and Mexico have smaller but substantial under-five populations, ranging from 11.4 to 16.1 million. These figures underline the demographic pressure on countries with high under-five populations to invest in child healthcare, nutrition, and early childhood education to support sustainable development.

Highest Malaria Deaths

610

Malawi

Lowest Malaria Deaths

0

Russia

Trend of malaria deaths over the years from 1990 to 2006 in selected countries shows Zambia experienced the highest fluctuations, with a notable spike in deaths around 2000 before gradually declining. Namibia also showed a significant increase during the late 1990s, followed by a downward trend. Cambodia, Lao, and Vanuatu maintained consistently lower malaria death rates over the years compared to Zambia and Namibia. These trends reflect varying malaria burdens and possibly the impact of interventions, healthcare infrastructure, and environmental factors influencing malaria mortality in these countries.

In 1990, the global malaria deaths map shows concentrated mortality rates primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, with moderate impacts in parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. By 2006, the map shows a significant reduction in malaria deaths in most regions outside Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa remains a major hotspot with persistent high mortality rates. This comparison reveals a geographical shift in global malaria burden.

Highest Malaria Deaths Ratio

0.06%

Sao Tome and Principe

Lowest Malaria Deaths Ratio

0.00%

China

Between 1990 and 2006, the scatter plot reveals a significant reduction in malaria deaths globally, even among countries with large under-five populations such as China and Nigeria. In 1990, countries including Nigeria showed high under-five populations and moderate malaria deaths, while smaller nations such as Vanuatu exhibited minimal malaria deaths. By 2006, malaria death rates declined notably across most countries.

Malaria Mortality and UnderFive Population Dataset
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The data for this Python Basics & Beyond final project was sourced from Gapminder’s data repository. The analysis focused on two key indicators: the total number of children under five years old and the total number of malaria deaths reported annually between 1990 and 2006. Gapminder Foundation, a non-profit organization, supports sustainable global development and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by enhancing the understanding and use of data on social, economic, and environmental progress.

Watch this clip by World Health Organization on Malaria burden in Children: